A DOG which tumbled over a cliff in west Dorset was rescued - in a major operation involving coastguard teams and firefighters lasting 11 hours over two days and involving more than 40 people.

Work to resurface a run-down car park in Bridport comes as a relief to residents after ‘many years of neglect’ says a councillor

Residents and businesses of Lyme Regis have shared their opinions ahead of a new speed limit being introduced to much of the seaside town

Owners of a family run pub in Bridport have thanked customers for their support through the years after winning a prestigious award

An elderly resident who lives in a block of assisted-living flats where the lift is broke said she is “fed up” with the problems as full repairs are set to close the utility for six weeks

Remembering the time the Spice Girls were ordered to ‘stop right now’ after causing trouble in Bridport

Over a hundred kilograms of rubbish was cleared from Charmouth Beach a mass litter pick to keep the coastline clear

A MONTH-long road closure will be in force next month in Lyme Regis to allow for property renovations to take place..

A public probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a man from Bridport

Warmer temperatures and sunshine will mark the start of spring in the UK after a dark and wet winter, according to the Met Office.

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

A CLIFFTOP emergency sparked a police and coastguard response in West Bay

Kirsty Salter, aged 37, of Queens Walk, Lyme Regis was sentenced at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court for one count of owning/being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control

A Dorset man tragically drowned whilst on holiday in Portugal, an inquest heard

After weeks of relentless rain battering Dorset, the county faces yet another unsettled spell this weekend, with cloud, drizzle and further bands of rain in the forecast

A WARNING has been issued to farmers in west Dorset after a van was seen in 'suspicious circumstances' looking for scrap items

SUPPORT for travellers living close to Martin Clunes’ home in Beaminster has come from council planning officers.

A runner who has experienced the heartbreak of multiple miscarriages is sharing her story in the hopes of helping others to achieve their dreams of having a family

Along Lyme Regis seafront, preparations are underway to protect council-owned assets including beach huts

DORSET Council says it will have to wait for further guidance before deciding its stance on new powers to tackle pavement parking.

A geology collection at a west Dorset museum has been recognised by a prestigious body

These are some of the most common issues that a sore throat could be the first indicator of a more pressing issue.

Police had been made aware of the potential for a ‘suicide pact’ a week before two teenagers allegedly took their own lives in Bridport.

Live updates as heavy rain causes flooding across Dorset roads

WORK on resurfacing 'Dorset's worst car park' will finally get underway

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to reports

An actress who starred alongside some of the biggest names in film was spotted dining in a West Bay restaurant

Work to remove a huge sandbar in West Bay is progressing well as the next phase of work commences

A road in Bridport is to close next month as Openreach carry out work in the area

DOZENS of flood warnings remain in place across Dorset after heavy rainfall overnight

A temporary 30mph speed limit will be in place at a section of the B3157 Coast Road which runs between Weymouth and Bridport

A REQUEST has been made to close a road in Lyme Regis for underground cables to be installed

Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and is in police custody.

Planned road closures in Lyme Regis and Evershot for Openreach and Wessex Water works from February to June 2026. Check Dorset Council for details.

THERE are delays to traffic along the A35 between Dorchester and Bridport as emergency repairs are being carried out

Water levels are rising in a west Dorset village following non-stop rain

More heavy rain is forecast with a warning in place as the county could experience flooding and disruption

Join Dorset Wildlife Trust at Kingcombe Visitor Centre on Friday, March 6 for a history talk and guided walk around the “farm that time forgot”.

RESIDENTS are being told to 'act now' as further flooding is expected across Dorset

RESCUE teams have been honing their skills during a training exercise in Bridport.

CHANGES could be on the way for a building in Gundry Lane, Bridport.

A STORE re-fit has been withdrawn for planning consent for the Co-Op in The Square, Beaminster.

A community club in Lyme Regis has raised thousands of pounds for people dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters.

Nigella Lawson was announced as Prue Leith’s replacement on the Great British Bake Off, and Paul Hollywood has given his thoughts on the appointment

MEMBERS of the public have been praised after their quick thinking helped saved the life a person who fell into the sea at Lyme Regis

A CHIMNEY caught fire at a home in Bridport last weekend.

A BIN caught fire near a commercial property in Beaminster

TWO former drug addicts have been speaking out to help educate people on the dangers of ketamine

A FORMER police officer has been charged with an abuse of power by entering into an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable person

Enjoy an inspiring morning of classical music as celebrated cellist Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir and pianist Antoine Préat perform works by Fauré, Schumann and Grieg at Bridport Arts Centre on Friday, March 13.